Tips and Tricks for Proper Inventory Control

Tips and Tricks for Proper Inventory Control




Tips and Tricks for Proper Inventory Control – GL/Perpetual 


Summary:  This document explains how to help keep the Perpetual Inventory and G/L Accounts in balance when using Standard Costing or Actual Costing* in EIQ.   Many things can cause the G/L to drift out of balance from the Perpetual,  incorrect G/L setups, incorrect transactions in the system and not processing PIT transactions in a timely basis.  



Key Areas Covered:

  1. Basic Setup on the G/L Side 
  2. Inventory Item Setup
  3. Labor and Overhead Setup
  4. Transactions Processing
    1. Purchasing
    2. Production
      1. Assy1,2,3 
      2. Production Reporting
      3. PRA/PRW

    3. Manual Transactions
    4. Other Floor Transactions
      1. Receiving
      2. Shipping

  5. Cost Roll Ups
    1. Raw Material
    2. Manufactured Goods

  6. Good Practices